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Pedestrian killed by SUV after running across State Highway 121 in Plano
Summary by The Plano Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amber Kite , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News
· August 16, 2026
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Key points The collision happened after the woman ran across State Highway 121, also known as Sam Rayburn Tollway, and entered oncoming traffic on an access road. A pedestrian, identified as a 37-year-old woman, was struck by an SUV.
A fatal incident occurred in Plano early Sunday morning. A pedestrian, identified as a 37-year-old woman, was struck by an SUV. The collision happened after the woman ran across State Highway 121, also known as Sam Rayburn Tollway, and entered oncoming traffic on an access road.
The incident resulted in the woman's death. Police are aware of the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Further details about the incident can be found through FOX 4 KDFW.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 16, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal incident occurred in Plano early Sunday morning. A pedestrian, identified as a 37-year-old woman, was struck by an SUV. The collision happened after the woman ran across State Highway 121…
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